The Simpsons
Summary
WhileThe Simpsonsseason 35 , episode 12 could have revisit a classic Golden Age episode ’s storyline , the show missed this opportunity . In season 34 and 35,The Simpsonshas gained decisive acclaim for refreshing its conversant rule . Even though the show has farm over 760 episodes , the stronger pleasure trip of seasons 34 and 35 felt interesting and original . In some cases , the series relied on new characters and storyline for these episodes . However , some of the show ’s best late sashay riffed on classical episodes ofThe Simpsons , revisit iconic moments in raw contexts and updating them in the process .
It is always risky for a long - run television set show to revisit its aureole days and only time will tell whetherThe Simpsonsseason 36can keep this tendency alive . However , outings like season 34 , episode 9 , “ When Nelson Met Lisa , ” and time of year 35 , episode 7 , It ’s a Blunderful Life , ” establish on relationship and type details established in classic installment without feel like exercises in hollow nostalgia . These episode expound on storyline from the Golden Age ofThe Simpsonsinstead of merely rehashing them , which made it surprising when season 35 , episode 12 , “ Lisa get An F1 , ” avoided this approach .
The Simpsons Missed A Chance to Revisit Season 6’s “Lisa On Ice”
Bart’s betrayal doesn’t really matter
In “ Lisa Gets An F1 , ” Lisa ’s anxiousness over Homer ’s driving leads her therapist to recommend go - karting . Lisa becomes a champion go - kart racer , result in a clang of loyalties for Bart . When a chemical group of flush Kids Formula 1 driver fall on Springfield for a rally inThe Simpsonsseason 35 installment 12 , Bart cozies up to one of these pampered kids in exchange for money . This sets up an obvious difference of interest , as Bart has to take between cheering for his babe or his new rich friend . However , this issuing never results in any meaningful struggle between them .
It seemed like“Lisa Gets An F1 ” set up a remake of season 6 , episode 8 , “ Lisa On Ice,”wherein another sporting rivalry get between the duo until they bury their differences and ignored the competition between them . In that classic Golden Age outing , Bart and Lisa spent day at each other ’s throats when a eminent - stake ice hockey mates pitted the sib against each other . In the end , the duad realise their friendship mattered more than a game and ended up snub the all - important mates . However , in “ Lisa catch An F1 , ” Bart ’s betrayal never touch on Lisa ’s storyline in any way .
The Simpsons Season 35, Episode 12 Ignored Bart’s Betrayal of Lisa
The storyline’s potential was ignored
Bart schmoozed Lisa ’s rival for money , and he affect that he did n’t even know his own sister when asked about her . Not only did this not affect Lisa ’s story , but she never even found out about it . SinceThe Simpsonsnever age , the show ’s primary characters have revisited the same conversant object lesson many time over the year . As such , it would have made unadulterated sense for Bart ’s lucrative new friendship to cause a crisis of scruples as his militant bar did in “ Lisa On Ice . " Thus , it was jarring whenThe Simpsonsseason 35 , episode 12 dismiss the potential of this plot line .
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